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[john rogers]

I used cash machines across the camino and never had a problem in getting
money. The machines are in all the larger towns ie. at least every other day
on the walk. If you opt for a hostel ocassionally, these will run 30 to 40E+
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Barger" <bargerb04aNETZERO.NET>
To: <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 4:40 PM
Subject: $$$


> I read that you should have about E16 or 10 francs a day of travel in
> Spain. With about a month of travel that would be about E480, so lets say
> E600.  Would it be wise to open an account once you arrive? Since a wad of
> traveler's cheques in $20's sounds like a hassle and I don't want to do
the
> credit card thing I know I am making it difficult.  Another thing is
Should
> I purchase a small tent incase the refugios are full? Insurance too, since
> it is a fool's folly to think you're going to wander through Spain on foot
> and might not need medical attention.  As you may have noticed, this is my
> first time and any help would be greatly appreciated.
>